fall 2013 fashion week

A few seasons ago, we'd have focused all our attention on the hair and makeup at Fashion Week—you know, in addition to the clothes. These days, nails play an equally important role in the overall look for the catwalk. Here, we've rounded up our favorite manicures from this season, along with a few great how-to tips if you want to try them for yourself. read more

We've seen lots of leather and fur hit the runways in New York and London but Gucci and Dries Van Noten took things up a notch by adding colorful feathers to their fall 2013 collections. Am I crazy or do these ladies look a little like peacocks? These colorful looks were shown today, from Dries Van Noten. It hot pink and feathers too much? Gucci went darker with its feathered gowns. Can you think of an occasion where one of these would be appropriate? To sum it up, we have a lot going on here: see-through fabric, sequins and feathers covering these models in just the right places. I can't stop thinking that these gowns are kind of high fashion meets Vegas dancer. I'm just flummoxed by the whole thing. Are you into it? Which celeb could you see wearing this kind of dress? Would you wear one? read more

We've told you about the most wearable trends to come out of New York fashion week, so it's only fair that we give you the scoop on what trends to try courtesy of Milan fashion week. Listen up! Winter white: It was a popular color choice during New York fashion week and the trend is still going strong. Spotted at shows such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Blumarine and Gianfranco Ferre, the stark color palette is not only easy to pull off, it works any time and day of the week. Classic fabrics: While digitalized patterns have become the go-to for spring 2013, Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino, proved that there's going to be a return to classic fabrics and prints such as plaid, tweed and checks come fall. The good news? You most likely already have a ton of these prints in your closet! Longer hemlines: We're seeing a heavy 1940s and 1950s influence this season, as displayed by brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Ports 1961, Marni and Prada. Pull off this trend by wearing a stacked heel boot or high-heel shoe with your pieces to elongate the long and save you from drowning fabric. Statement outerwear: Fendi showed crazy furs, read more

I had you at "fur-hawks", right? Here's something guaranteed to snap you out of your mid-Friday-afternoon funk: some delicious photos from the Fall 2013 Fendi show. HELLO crazy catwalk beauty awesomeness. To compliment the fur-centric collection, models wore multicolored fur-hawk braids. And how about these angular vampy lips? This reminds me of the geometric eyeliner concepts we've been seeing a lot of lately. Now let's see a show of hands: How many of you are now inspired to go a little punk for your Friday night plans? Or maybe do a dark-dark lip (perhaps without this sharp cupid's bow, though)? Photos: Mark Leibowitz read more

While Prada spring 2013 was all about floral prints, the collection took a decidedly darker turn for fall. It was about “raw elegance” and the “romance of old-fashioned glamour,” designer Miuccia Prada told WWD backstage at the show. Serving up drama and intrigue, Prada mixes materials like a pro— paring ladylike pink and blue gingham print with fur, leather and tweed to create looks that any Hitchcock heroine would love. See for yourself... What do you think of Prada fall 2013. Does it do it for ya? Discuss! Marcus Tondo/ InDigital | Go Runway read more

It's red! A bronzy, copper red, that is so beautiful I can't help but stare. Join me, won't you? Similar to the makeup at Karen Walker, the eyebrows were muted so the bold eye could be the star of the show. I'll give you three guesses as to the genius behind this creation. Time's up. It was Pat McGrath, friends. The famed makeup artist whose talents I can't stop gushing about. Do you love it? Would you ever wear it, yourself? I know you'll tell me in the comments! Photos: Mark Leibowitz read more

These dresses are all signature Zac Posen, with their bold colors and stunning silhouettes but they differ in one important way from his main designer line: the price! These dresses start at $490. "ZAC has a dressed-up, casual attitude that works perfectly for day and evening," the designer said. It is a distillation of eleven years spent honing my design signature and keeping it updated and modern in finishing and fabrication." Let's get to the collection: This strapless dress would be perfect for a night out or even as a bridesmaid dress. Yes, I said it: this is one dress you would wear again! This emerald green halter gown creates the perfect hour-glass shape. A slightly looser-fitting black dress that shows off a little more skin without overdoing it. I'm in love with this gown. The embellished cap sleeves, the gorgeous green color, the length. Pair it with black tights and it can go from summer to fall. Are you swooning over this line yet? If so, mark your calendars for June, when these dresses will go on sale in department stores. Which dress do you like best? read more

Bold without being flamboyant, comfortable while still figure-flattering, the fall 2013 collections at New York Fashion Week were basically a buyer's dream. Here are 10 trends that have wear me now written all over 'em. read more

If I had only one word to describe Tom Ford's fall collection, it would be "Ka-Pow! It's Rihanna and your favorite comic book heroine mashed-up together. Tom told the New York Times he thought of the singer when designing this collection and that comes across in many of the looks. He described it as "cross cultural multi ethnic." I'll take that, with a "Boom! Ka-Zap!" added to it. There's sequined zig zag patterned skirts, leopard fur coats, hot pink patchwork, red beaded pants and an orange dress that could be called "sexy superwoman." Do you like Tom Ford's new collection? Is it wearable? Which look do you like best? read more

There are trench coats you wear to protect your clothing from the elements and then there are the trench coats you wear no matter what the weather. These coats from Burberry represent the latter: they are sexy and provide a powerful statement on outerwear. Let's check them out: This was the most basic of the trench coats but the silver belt pulled it together (note: even with flats, this look is sexy!) This trench the color of oxblood is a show stopper and designer Christopher Bailey loved this shade so much, he had the models wear it for nail polish. A basic trench is taken up a notch with little black printed hearts. Animal print continues on the runways in London (did you see Tom Ford's show?) Oh look, a translucent rubber trench coat. Did you ever think this would come from Burberry? This is the mullet of trench coats: work on the top and party on the bottom, with those metal eyelets. Which trench do you like best? Did you catch the fashion show livestream yesterday? read more

My navy Jill Stuart coat was my fashion week life saver. It kept me looking polished no matter what I wore with it and is big enough to layer the thickest sweaters underneath. Here I've paired it with my Ellie Tahari fur collar, Reed Krakoff neon clutch and Rebecca Taylor silk skirt. As we know, this was the fashion week of extreme weather. I figured I was going to ruin a few pair of shoes thanks to the the rain and the blizzard, so I wore these flats from Topshop so I didn't have to worry about ruining my fancy footwear. 3.1 Phillip Lim showed the ultimate cool girl uniform. I snapped this picture of the two-toned leather jacket that will be mine come September! Started my Tuesday at the Victoria, Victoria Beckham show. The dresses from this line are beyond perfect for the Glamour girl. Flirty but conservative enough for work. Happy Mardi Gras! On Tuesday night team Glamour ditched the tents and celebrated with the rest of NYC (and New Orleans!) I'm super cheesy and have a Valentine's Day obsession. Everyone from my boyfriend to my grandma gets a special note. I picked up these post-cards at ABC read more

Here's what you missed over the weekend: Rihanna made her debut as a fashion designer and as you can see, it's a direct reflection of her own personal style. The line, which could be described as street chic, has baggy jeans, short dresses and crop tops. Rihanna's fashion presentation was held at London Fashion Week. Let's check it out! Rihanna designed the line with River Island, a retail chain in the UK and it will be available in the U.S. at Opening Ceremony. Which look do you like best? Would you wear any of these outfits? Photo: Getty Images read more

For a designer, getting a big-name celebrity to sit front row at their fashion show is one of the best ways to score free press and get attention. This season was a little celeb-light (the Grammy's and BAFTA's probably had something to do with that) but we still saw some fashionable A-listers hit New York Fashion Week. Check them out and vote for your favorite! Jaime King sat front row at quite a few shows during New York Fashion Week. This picture of the Hart of Dixie star was taken at Prabal Gurung (a hot ticket!) and I can't get over how cute those heels are. Allison Williams made her fashion week debut at Jason Wu. Zoe Saldana stunned in this hot pink number at the Michael Kors show. It's simple but I love the color and it stood out among the rest of the celebrity pack. Olivia Wilde went the classy route in this dress for the Calvin Klein show. Miley Cyrus had everyone talking when she arrived in this adorable outfit to the Marc Jacobs show. Who doesn't like a little nod to Disney? Emilia Clarke, the Game of Thrones actress, turned heads when she arrived at the read more

Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week was filled with some of the prettiest beauty ideas we've ever seen--like the midnight blue eyeshadow at Thakoon and bubble-gum-pink lipstick at Diane von Furstenberg. We guarantee you'll want to add at least one of these to your fall beauty arsenal or, if you're anything like us, try a few of 'em now. read more

You've already seen the chicness that was the fall 2013 Marc Jacobs collection...now check out the off-runway action that had me ready to copycat like, stat. Miley Cyrus sat front row in a look from his spring 2013 collection, and it was adorable as all get-out. Her outfit consisted of a cropped Mickey Mouse sweater (if it looks familiar, it's because Dakota Fanning wears it on our March cover!), a mod red and white striped skirt, a black and white geometric-print clutch, and a bold red lip to tie the whole thing together. Is it just me, or is this about the cutest thing you've ever seen? If the whole idea of a crop top intimidates you (um yeah, my abs look as much like hers as my haircut does...), try a toned-down version with a regular sweatshirt and striped jeans. What do you think, dolls? Are you totally into Single White Female-ing Miley's outfit, like we are? Discuss! Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Entertainment read more

This cool, intricate mani, inspired by Oscar de la Renta's fall 2013 collection, is the perfect DIY beauty project for a night hanging at home. I love a good movie-mani combo, don't you? What you'll need: Your prettiest, brightest nail polish colors Quick-dry spray (optional) Q-tips Nail polish remover Stripper or nail art brush Top coat Step 1: Paint the nails blue (Essie Mesmerise) leaving the ring finger and thumb blank. Step 2: Paint all the nails black (Leighton Denny Maneater). Steps 3-5: Continue painting only the index, middle and little finger with yellow (Nails Inc Carnaby Street), then orange (Missguided Missmatch), then red (OPI Monsooner or Later) polish. Wait until the nails are completely dry before moving to the next step. Use a quick dry spray if you want to speed up the process. Step 6: Using a Q-tip dipped in acetone to rub off parts of the nail to allow the under layers to show through. Make sure the Q-tip doesn't have too much acetone on it and rub in one direction to avoid too many stray fibers sticking to the nails. Don't worry if you rub through to you nail, you can just add some of read more

Even a blizzard couldn't stop our fashion team from racing around New York fashion week in some pretty chic (yet weather-appropriate) gear. Love someone's look? Click on their name and follow them on Twitter for even more outfit snaps, cute shoes, and style musings. read more

Marc Jacobs' fall 2013 collection put a fun (but not over the top) spin on chic, practical clothes. "I've felt out of sorts,", he told Style.com, "and I wanted to see things sort of dismal and then still show the optimistic side.". Well, Amen to that, I say. If you've got the winter blues or are just in the mood to kick things up a notch this week, here's what to do: Wear something in a fancy-pants fabric like satin or silk. Dress up a sweater with a fur (or faux fur) stole or a big, gorgeous scarf. Switch to a glamorous coat in a color or texture that will stand out. Go get a cherry red pedicure and put on a pair of dance floor-ready heels. And if all else fails, bedeck yourself in sequins. Is this ever a bad idea? What do you think of Marc Jacobs' fall 2013 collection? Does it lift your mood, or what? P.S. If you haven't seen the amazing Olafur Eliasson-designed set for this show, get thee to our Instagram, stat! Photos: Gianni Pucci / InDigital | GoRunway read more

It's not often that you see a ponytail that counts as totally new, but I think this one from the Hernan Lander show at Fall 2013 NYFW created by Paul Merritt for UNITE qualifies: The steps? 1) Starting on dry hair, create a part from ear to ear, separating hair into two sections. 2) Pull the bottom half of hair into a high ponytail at the crown and secure with a hair elastic. Using UNITE Liqua Versa Gel apply from the nape of the neck to the crown using a comb to keep all of the hair in place. To dry the gel, use a blow dryer on a low setting. 3) Taking the hair separated from the top, tease 2-inch sections throughout, using a light misting of the hairspray to give it grit. 4) Pull all of the hair from the top and the bottom sections into a ponytail at the crown. 5) Twist the ponytail and a take a piece of string; weave it through the hair at the nape of the neck and around the base of the ponytail, securing it so it does not move. Got it? It's a ponytail that's been twisted and then pinned read more